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Namaskar Mitra,

 

Have uploaded Six Systems of Indian Philosophy by Pandit Rajmani Tigunait,

spiritual head of the Himalayan Institute.

 

The Sanskrit word for philosophy is darsana, which means direct vision. The

words symbolize the difference between modern Western philosophy, which mainly

relies on intellectual pursuit and Indian philosophy that relies on direct

vision of truths and pure Buddhi (reasoning). Darsana is divided into two

categories namely Astika (believer in the Vedas) and Nastika (non-believer in

the Vedas). Astika are Nyaya, Vaisheshik, Sakhya, Yoga, Mimamsa and Vedanta.

Nastika are Carvaka, Jainism and Buddhism. Others are a mixture of the ideas of

these systems. This piece introduces you to the Astika school.'

Some thoughts on why are Indians no longer as creative, read below.

 

Introduction:

http://www.esamskriti.com/html/new_inside.asp?cat_name=cultphil&cid=607&sid=123

 

1. Nyaya -

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2. Vaisheshik -

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3. Samkhya -

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4. Yoga -

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5. Mimamsa -

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6. Vedanta -

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Friends after I finished this piece, asked myself a simple question. Why is it

that Indians of those times were so creative? I mean nine schools of philosophy

followed by many gurus thereafter. Each Guru analyzed scriptures in a unique

way, in a manner that there was something new to learn.

Let me attempt an answer. One of the ways to foster creativity is open

mindedness and sharing. We were always open to new ideas and thoughts, believed

there was always a better way of thinking – doing things. When we believe that

direct experience is the key to realization, we do not accept anything till we

have understood it. In such cases we are compelled to use our intellect. The

emphasis then was on gaining knowledge to remove ignorance and sharing

thereafter. Exams were more in the nature of question and answer sessions, not

for getting a job. There was extensive interaction between the Guru and pupil

as well as amongst pupils. All this promoted creativity and helped human

thought blossom.

My first boss Dicky S said ‘the day you believe you know all is when your career

graph starts moving southwards. Life is a continuing learning process’. Sounds

like a modern management mantra. It is something the Vedic Rishis imbibed and

practiced thousands of years ago.

Today we have classrooms packed with anywhere between 35 to 50 children. It is a

one-way street where the teacher comes and vomits out what she has to say for

the day. Interaction, cross-questioning is rare. Children are encouraged to

follow the beaten track -agree to what is being taught – not encouraged to

think, let their imaginations run wild - no rebels wanted is the motto.

Teaching is standardized something like mass production. The object of studying

is doing well in the exams, acquisition of material objects, period. To some

this style might inculcate a sense of discipline but for others it amounts to

stifling creativity.

If India is to enhance its impact in the Knowledge World we have to encourage

children to ask questions, arouse their curiosity, allow them to experiment,

come closer to nature and think wildly. Never say this is not possible to a

child but let him understand / possibly discover why it is so. Therefore, this

piece is dedicated to the Children of India in whose hands the future of Bharat

lies.

with prem and om sanjeev

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